1pm sharp.
The Millennium Stadium, which can accommodate 74,500 spectators, is officially open!
There were approximately 15,000 fans queuing into the stands through eight entrance channels.
This attendance rate sounds very miserable at first glance.
And it's completely free.
However, if we go by the attendance rate of previous semi-finals/finals for high school students across the country announced by the Football Association, the number of fans in today’s game has already reached a record high!
The north side of the stadium is exclusively open to fans who support the Golden Fleece team, while the south side of the stadium is open to fans who support the Bucks Steel Horns.
The west stand is open to Cardiff fans, while the east stand is the main stand and is reserved for important figures and club scouts.
Not many Golden Fleece fans came to this semifinal.
Rugby Public School, where the Golden Fleece team is located, is located in Warwickshire. This county is in the center of England. It is a long drive from the local area to Cardiff. In addition, Rugby Public School pays more attention to rugby sports - in Rugby, usually Only those who cannot play as the main force in rugby will turn to football. Therefore, the locals in Rugby attach far less importance to this semi-final than their opponent, the Bucks Steel Horns.
Most of those who come to support the Golden Fleece are people related to the Golden Fleece players, some are Rugby people who really like football, and finally some want to come to the Millennium Stadium for free. A Rugby man watching football.
The total number of these people did not exceed 1,000, so the north stand was sparse and the atmosphere was extremely lonely.
On the contrary, the South Stand was almost full of Bucks Steel Horns fans. All the Bucks Steel Horns fans in the stands were waving, and the atmosphere was even more explosive.
What is particularly eye-catching is that in the middle of the south stand, there is a formation of the "Gu Ran Support Club" wearing uniform miniskirts.
This square array is full of beauties with an appearance and figure of about 8 minutes. Not only do their voices sound pleasant to the ear, but their movements of holding up the light signs and shaking them are also very uniform!
With this square formation, the quality of the entire south side stand has been upgraded.
It's a pity that jazz snare drumsticks are not allowed to enter the stadium, otherwise, the atmosphere at the home court would really be overwhelming.
In the huge Millennium Stadium, the shouts of less than 10,000 fans did not sound shocking, but they were passionate enough.
Before the game even started, fans of the Bucks Steel Horns had already started singing the song "There is a young and handsome oriental man named Gu Ran".
Although Millennium Stadium is a neutral court, in this game, it belongs to the Bucks Steelhorns.
Even the number of Cardiff fans sitting in the west side stands was less than half the number of Bucks Steel Horns fans.
Cardiff fans come to watch the fun for free. After all, it is close, and it is not common for a national-level stadium to open for free once.
They don't know any of the players and have no particular support.
"Who is that Oriental Gu Ran who sings in the song?"
"I don't know. Are the people in Southampton crazy? Why are they singing about a Chinese before the show even starts?"
"Oh, it's charming."
"The people from Southampton are so good at boasting. They even have a 40-meter-long scimitar? Do you really think that kid is Beckham?"
"If that kid could really kick out a 40-meter scimitar, I would kneel down on the spot and call him daddy!"
"What is the Full Moon Scimitar? In this world, only my biological father and Gareth Bale can make me call daddy."
"But I heard from friends in Southampton that this year's Bucks Steel Horns team is very strong."
"So strong! Their school team has never made it to the semi-finals in its history. This time they just got lucky. The teams they encountered along the way were not considered strong. But the Golden Fleece team is a regular winner of the national championship! "
"It seems that today's game is nothing to watch. It must be the Golden Fleece team crushing the Bucks and Steel Horns."
“It’s free, what else could you expect?”
"Hahaha! Same!"
——The Cardiff fans were talking and laughing and did not take this game too seriously.
At this time, scouts from various small clubs also gathered in the main stand.
They all come here to hunt for gold in the semi-finals - for a team that can enter the semi-finals, the quality of the players will naturally not be bad. More importantly, they are cheap. They can sign them for a small amount of money and train them for another year and a half. , you can become an official player.
It’s a small club, there are ways to live in a small club.
"Hey, have you all heard? Gu Ran has signed a contract with Southampton Club."
"We already knew that."
"Oh, Gu Ran is really good. It's a pity. How can a talented player get our turn?"
"Fuck, these scabs in Southampton are so quick to attack! The scabs will not die well! They will not die well!!!"
"——Let's stay away from that guy, he's already hysterical."
"I don't understand, what's wrong with Notts County? We are also a League One team, and we are the oldest existing professional club in the world! Gu Ran is so ignorant!"
"Notts County? A bunch of idiot birds."
"Shut up you idiots from Nottingham Forest! I curse you guys to never return to the Premier League in your lifetime!"
"Notts County will be disbanded if you don't finish the season!"
The protagonist of the game has not yet appeared on the stage, and the scouts from the small clubs in the main stand are ready to get started.
"Hey, hey! Stop arguing! God! Look, Chelsea's Emenalo is here again!"
"What? No? Hasn't Gu Ran already signed a contract with the Saints? Why is Emenalo still here?"
"Is Chelsea so evil-minded?"
"Shh..."
I saw Emenalo, dressed in a smart suit, walking up to the main stand without a smile.
As an assistant coach at Chelsea, Emenalo has a big brother-like aura, especially in front of scouts from these small clubs, and he has a sense of superiority.
Most of the small club scouts stood up and said hello politely.
Emenaro just nodded slightly to these small club scouts, and then sat in the third row of the main stand without communicating with anyone. He just raised his wrist and looked at his watch, and then took out the scout in his hand. Notebook, waiting patiently for the game to start.
Although he had learned that Gu Ran had signed a contract with Southampton Club, he did not give up paying attention to Gu Ran.
In his mind, he had already regarded Gu Ran as a future Chelsea player. As for Gu Ran signing a contract with Southampton, in his opinion, it was just that Gu Ran was temporarily fostered at the Southampton club.
In just half a season, Sister NO will personally pick Gu Ran back to Chelsea...
Chelsea is Gu Ran’s forever home...
The more Emenaro thought about it, the happier he became, and he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly.
2:20 p.m.
There was another commotion in the main stand——
Annie was seen holding her sun hat and walking into the main stand with graceful cat steps.
So beautiful……
The scouts in the main stand were all suffocating.
Although Anne's face could not be seen, Anne's mature figure, princess-like temperament, goddess-like aura, and inherent charm shocked everyone's attention.
This is the true aura of a star, which cannot be concealed no matter how hard it is concealed.
Some of the scouts had obviously seen Annie in the home stands of the Bucks Steel Horns, but Annie today was even more stunning than the last time they saw her.
How did this happen?
"I bet she's some big star."
"I don't know if she's a big star or not, but the last time I watched a game, I heard her shout Gu Ran, I love you."
"So he is Gu Ran's celebrity girlfriend?"
"God... Gu Ran! This guy is so damn happy!"
The scouts are all going crazy with envy.
Everyone is curious about Annie's true identity.
Annie quickly walked to the second row, found a corner seat, sat down, and breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally... I can feel good again!
Anne couldn't wait.
A few more minutes passed.
There was another commotion in the main stand! ! !
This is already the third commotion in the main stand! And this time the commotion was the most violent!
I saw Southampton's top executive Les Reid and a bald old man in a black suit, both of whom were chatting and laughing as they boarded the main stand.
It’s no surprise that Les Reed is here to watch the game.
But the identity of the bald old man next to him shocked everyone in the main stand:
He is the former General Manager of the BBC, President of the University of York, President of the British Film Institute, CEO of the ATG Group, the largest theater in Europe, and the current CEO of the Brentford Club - Greg Dyke!
These titles on his head are like the gems on the crown, shining brightly!
But he also has an even more awesome identity: Deputy CEO of the Football Association!
He is one of the three giants of the Football Association, a big shot with veto power!
He is a real heavyweight!
In contrast, although Old Rice is also considered one of the members of the Football Association and can be regarded as a veteran giant according to his qualifications, Old Rice does not have a veto power in his hands.
In order to get the labor certification, the three giants with veto power must get it all.
This is really the first time in history that such a heavyweight appears in this kind of amateur high school competition.
All the scouts in the main stand stood up to greet him.
Even Emenaro, who had just disdained to sit with the scouts from the small club, now stood up respectfully to say hello, nodded and bowed and asked Greg for a handshake.
"Hello, dear Mr. Decker, it's an honor to meet you." Emenalo introduced himself extremely politely: "I am Michael Emenalo, the assistant coach from Chelsea."
When he heard that Emenalo was from Chelsea, Greg simply shook his hand and said with a smile: "Oh, hello."
Then, Greg withdrew his hand and said no more greetings.
This can be regarded as giving Chelsea enough face.
After all, Greg is a die-hard Manchester United fan.
Greg was about to turn around and sit down when he suddenly stopped when his eyes glanced at Annie in the corner of the second row.
Although Greg couldn't see Anne's face, as the president of the British Film Institute, he was definitely very familiar with Anne's temperament and aura that only big stars have.
A name immediately came to Greg's mind, "Anne? Anne Hathaway? Is that you?"
The scouts in the main stand all pricked up their ears——
Annie's whole body was numb!
It’s over, it’s over…my celebrity identity is going to be exposed!
no! I still want to live in seclusion with Gu Ran!
Anne gritted her teeth, lowered her voice, and deliberately said in English with a French accent: "Sorry, I don't speak English."
Greg quickly smiled and said: "I should say sorry, beautiful lady, you look a lot like a big star friend I know. I'm sorry for offending you."
Annie tried hard to control her trembling body, "Sorry, I don't speak English."
"Oh, okay, excuse me."
Greg bowed in a very gentlemanly manner, turned around and sat down next to old Les.
Annie felt like she was going to be scared out of her wits!
His identity was almost exposed!
She had never expected that the president of the British Film Institute would appear here!
And it’s only a stone’s throw away from me!
Anne secretly told herself:
No matter how well Gu Ran performed today, I can't celebrate!
I must never let the president sitting in the row in front of me know that I am Anne Hathaway! The president must not be caught!
I have to hold it in! ! !
You must...hold it in! ! !
Ah, I really, really worked hard! ! !
"Old Les, is this really necessary?"
Greg leaned back on the comfortable chair and complained slowly: "Didn't you say that you just bought a luxury yacht and asked me to go fishing? Didn't you say that there were bikini beauties in your yacht? How did you get me there? Are you here?"
Old Les smiled and said: "My dear Greg, of course it is true that I asked you to go fishing on the sea. Of course there are luxury yachts and of course there are bikini beauties. But before that, I will take you... to get warm."
Greg glanced at Old Les sideways and continued to say slowly: "Watching amateur high school students' games can make you excited? I believe you! Come on, aren't you just here for the labor certification? But you know Yes, we are public and private, and we can only discuss labor certification matters at the hearing, not in private, so don’t expect me to help you."
Old Rice smiled and said: "Don't worry, we won't mention the labor certificate issue today. I just invite you to watch the game. After watching the game, we will go to sea in the evening and have a good time!"
"Don't mention it today?"
"I won't mention it today!"
Greg grinned, "...Okay then."
After all, they have come...
2:30 p.m.
The majestic Millennium Stadium was filled with passionate music.
The pre-game adaptive warm-up session has begun!
The first to appear is the Bucks Steel Horns as the "away team"!
After the Bucks Steel Horns players took a break at noon, everyone was in high spirits and their morale was high!
The fans from Southampton were cheering crazily for their team.
It was obviously just the warm-up period, but the tens of thousands of fans in the south stands were already extremely excited.
Immediately afterwards, the Golden Fleece team, as the "home team", came on stage to warm up.
Most of the players on the Golden Fleece team were bruised and swollen, and everyone was holding their breath.
When the Golden Fleece team came on the stage, the south stands burst into laughter and ridicule!
Although the fans from Rugby were also cheering hard for them, they were quickly drowned out by the shouts of the fans from Southampton.
The game has not officially started yet, but the momentum of the fans from both sides has already determined the winner.
At this time, the DJ on the scene began to introduce the starting players of the two teams.
The first thing to introduce is the starting lineup of the "home team" Golden Fleece team. Every time DJ introduces the name of a Golden Fleece player, there will be strong boos in the south stands.
DJ introduced: "...Captain No. 10 Joely Walls, who serves as a forward, currently has a total of 8 goals and currently ranks first in the scorer list."
The Bucks fans at the scene booed wildly and shouted all kinds of curse words:
"Yo yo yo! Isn't this Jolly!"
"Eight balls is your limit!"
"Our Gu Ran will end you!"
"Don't worry Qiao Li, Gu Ran will treat you to his 40-meter long scimitar right away!"
Upon hearing the sarcasm, Jolly raised two fingers and greeted the fans in the south stands.
The fans in the south stand suddenly cursed even more fiercely, with all kinds of indescribable curse words overwhelming.
Fortunately, the amateur league was not broadcast, otherwise, the screen would have been filled with the beeping sound of silence.
Gavin, who was beside Qiaoli, took a bite of the turf and said, "Fake, these stinky fish sellers, we must kill them today! We must!"
Only he and Jolly could hear Gavin's harsh words.
After saying the cruel words, Gavin let out another breath of cold air and subconsciously supported the bridge of his swollen nose.
Qiao Li said in a deep voice: "Gavin, don't care what our coach arranges. Just listen to me. Today you will keep an eye on Gu Ran. Use small tricks to harass him. Don't let him get the ball easily, let alone let him speed up. Just put Gu Ran suppressed it, whether it was Southampton fans or the Bucks Steel Horns, they were all so soft!"
"Understood!" Gavin grinned, then hissed and cursed: "Fake Guran! Fake!"
After DJ introduced the starting lineup of the Golden Fleece team, he then began to introduce the starting lineup of the "visiting team" Bucks Steel Horns.
Every time a player is introduced, the south side stands burst into loud applause and cheers.
"...No. 3 left back, Gu Ran from China!"
Wow!
The entire south side stand was boiling instantly!
Among them, at least more than 2,000 people have seen Gu Ran's wonderful performance! They have been completely conquered by Gu Ran!
And the remaining Southampton fans also came here to be conquered by Gu Ran!
At this time, the phalanx of girls in miniskirts in the south stand immediately stood up, cheering for Gu Ran, and danced in a uniform manner!
The official support club took action, and it was indeed extraordinary!
The atmosphere at the scene reached its peak instantly!
Not only the Rugby fans were fascinated, but the local Cardiff fans also said it was eye-opening!
This is simply a personal cheerleading team! Stars may not be treated like this!
The atmosphere at the scene was so hot that the DJ had to raise his volume several times to shout the introduction: "Gu Ran currently has a total of 7 goals, temporarily ranking second!"
"yeah!!!"
The shouts from the south stands were all in unison!
Qiao Li is obviously the current top scorer, but in the rankings, Gu Ran completely crushes him!
"Wait a minute! You were just looking at your thighs. Did I hear you right? Full-back? He's the second-highest scorer?"
"That's what he said."
"Fake, who is this Gu Ran?"
"If DJ is right, then this Chinese guy really has such an interesting idea."
- Cardiff fans are interested.
"Don't tell me, this guy is quite handsome."
"As a grown man, I couldn't help but feel moved when I saw him..."
"you……"
On the green field, Gu Ran, who was warming up, waved handsomely and saluted to the support club and fans who supported him.
Suddenly, the screams from the south stand became even more intense!
One girl fainted from excitement - the last time she watched a game at the Bucks Steel Horns home court, it was she who fainted from excitement before the game even started. This time she still couldn't hold on!
Gu Ran turned around and waved to Annie in the main stand.
Annie was almost beside herself with excitement!
Can't shout!
You can’t call Gu Ran, I love you!
I have to hold it in...
She kept her scream stuck in her chest, and she felt like her chest was about to explode!
Seeing that Annie didn't respond, Gu Ran suddenly felt a little confused: Why didn't Annie scream? Do you think I'm not affectionate and romantic enough towards her?
At this time, old Les in the main stand smiled happily and said: "Look, Greg, this is Gu Ran. Look, he is waving to salute us."
Greg smiled and said: "The young man is indeed quite decent——"
Just as he was talking, he saw Gu Ran blowing a kiss towards the main stand. After blowing the kiss, Gu Ran continued to engage in warm-up training.
Annie's heart melted!
She really wanted to stand up and shout: I am Anne Hathaway! Gu Ran's love belongs to me!
But she can't speak! I'm going to choke myself to death! ! !
Greg, who was sitting in the front row, had a look of astonishment on his face, "This, this, this... this young man, isn't he a little frivolous? Just pay tribute, why are you blowing kisses at us?"
Old Les cleared his throat, "Well... young people nowadays are so enthusiastic and unrestrained. We mainly look at his performance on the field. I'm not bragging to you. Greg, watch him play. Can you be young?" Forty years old!”
Old Les came closer to Greg and lowered his voice: "I understand it deeply."
Greg shrugged, "...I just hope he doesn't blow kisses at me again."
The 20-minute pre-game adaptive warm-up ended quickly.
The semifinals of the National High School Football Championship are about to begin!
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(End of chapter)
